CVE-2025-27903

Name: CVE-2025-27903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-17T20:22:02.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows transmits data in a cleartext communication channel that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows transmits data in a cleartext communication channel that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0	Interim Fix 002

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27903?

How severe is CVE-2025-27903?

CVE-2025-27903 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27903?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-27903?

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Source: NVD / NIST